A (501) C Non-Profit Organization
Tri-County
Crime Stoppers
of Minnesota, Inc.
Serving Central Minnesota
P.O. Box 545 St. Cloud, MN 56302-0545
St. Cloud Area and Cellular 2000 customers: 255-1301
Outside St. Cloud: 1-800-255-1301
About Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Open Cases
for Week of December 6, 2004.
St. Cloud Police: Robbery (False
Report No Crime Was Committed)
After further investigation, it was learned that the victim lied about
the crime to cover up the fact that she had lost her purse. She was issued
a ticket for falsely reporting a crime.
On 12/06/04 at 1221 hours officers were dispatched to the Walmart parking
lot, 380 33rd Avenue South, for a robbery that had just occurred.
Investigation revealed that a female had her purse was taken by a person
she described as a Somali male, mid 20s, driving a gold colored, four-door
vehicle.
The male suspect fled prior to officers' arrival. The purse contained
various items and an undisclosed amount of currency.
Holiday Caution
Tri-County Crime Stoppers and the St. Cloud
Police would like to use this opportunity to issue this holiday caution.
Every year at this time, the police receive many crime reports of home
burglaries, thefts from vehicles, purse snatchings and other thefts.
Locally, one of the hardest hit areas for home burglaries is the areas
near St. Cloud State and the Technical College.
Following these common sense suggestions can help minimize your becoming a
victim. The key here is to take the time to be cautious.
* Lock your home or apartment at all times.
* Inform a responsible neighbor of any planned absences.
* Report suspicious activity to the police.
* Always lock your vehicle and never leave the keys in it or leave it
unattended and running.
* Remove personal property from your vehicle.
* Whenever possible, park your vehicle in a well lit area.
* If you are shopping, lock your purchases in the trunk.
* When shopping, watch your purse or billfold at all times. Never leave it
unattended.
* Do not leave purchases unattended.
* Be aware of your surroundings and those around you.
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